While Iran does have some mine clearing capabilities, its forces are optimized for laying mines rather than removing them. Iran alone may not be able – or trusted – to clear the Strait of Hormuz.

China appears caught between ambition and restraint. Beijing increasingly fills the space created by American retrenchment — but it does not yet appear willing to bear the costs associated with leadership. https://bit.ly/4eLFjDx

"I do think it's not only shooting yourself in the foot — but it's like amputating your leg without a medical reason for doing it." President Alexander Stubb of Finland offers his view on Brexit. Watch the event ➡️ bit.ly/4lGe54k

Moscow’s recent engagement with ASEAN and Beijing shows it is not as isolated as Western countries had hoped. But it will not end the war in Ukraine in Russia’s favour.

Colombia now joins Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras and likely Peru in a growing Trump-adjacent political wave. Read Christopher Sabatini's latest analysis on Latin America's shift to the political right and what comes next for @foreignpolicy.com.

In the face of a 38-day US-Israeli assault, Tehran survived and demonstrated it could strike across the Middle East and close the Strait of Hormuz.

“You left Europe because you wanted less boats, and you have more boats. You left Europe because you wanted more investment. You have less investment.” Prime Minister Edi Rama of Albania offers his view on Brexit. Watch in full ➡️ bit.ly/4qkZnS0

“You left Europe because you wanted less boats, and you have more boats. You left Europe because you wanted more investment. You have less investment.” Prime Minister Edi Rama of Albania offers his view on Brexit. Watch in full ➡️ bit.ly/4qkZnS0

"I do think it's not only shooting yourself in the foot — but it's like amputating your leg without a medical reason for doing it." President Alexander Stubb of Finland offers his view on Brexit. Watch the event ➡️ bit.ly/4lGe54k

"In Venezuela for the last decade there's been a massive collapse of infrastructure — bridges, roads, poorly constructed buildings. It's going to dramatically complicate any recovery efforts." Christopher Sabatini on the impact of today's earthquakes on Venezuela, via BBC Radio 4 ⤵️

"I do think it's not only shooting yourself in the foot — but it's like amputating your leg without a medical reason for doing it." President Alexander Stubb of Finland offers his view on Brexit. Watch the event ➡️ bit.ly/4lGe54k

Keir Starmer’s time as prime minister has been consumed by foreign affairs. Any new prime minister will face a relentless deluge of international issues and challenges.

After decades of hostility, withdrawal from the JCPOA and two US-Israeli wars against Iran, there is little basis for confidence – or trust – between Tehran and Washington.

China is offering the world a new language of international order. The question is whether it will provide the means to make that order a reality.

Moscow’s recent engagement with ASEAN and Beijing shows it is not as isolated as Western countries had hoped. But it will not end the war in Ukraine in Russia’s favour.

In 2026 the US will overtake Norway to become Europe’s largest overall supplier of gas, just as Russia was before 2022. This dependency exposes Europe to coercion by the US.

After decades of hostility, withdrawal from the JCPOA and two US-Israeli wars against Iran, there is little basis for confidence – or trust – between Tehran and Washington.

In the face of a 38-day US-Israeli assault, Tehran survived and demonstrated it could strike across the Middle East and close the Strait of Hormuz.

In the last decade, Brexit has dominated conversations around the UK's role in the world. Chatham House has been at the heart of this debate. In May 2017, then Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn discussed his vision for the UK's foriegn policy post-Brexit during the 2017 general election campaign.

In the last decade, Brexit has dominated conversations around the UK's role in the world. Chatham House has been at the heart of this debate. In March 2017, then Shadow Brexit Secretary Keir Starmer spoke at Chatham House about the underlying causes behind the vote to leave the EU.

After decades of hostility, withdrawal from the JCPOA and two US-Israeli wars against Iran, there is little basis for confidence – or trust – between Tehran and Washington.

Keir Starmer’s time as prime minister has been consumed by foreign affairs. Any new prime minister will face a relentless deluge of international issues and challenges.

The Strategic Defence Review set out the requirement's for the UK's armed forces. The Defence Investment Plan must now be funded in a way that matches the scale of the threat.

"Leaving our defences broadly in the state that the post-Cold War era left them will not do. General Sir Richard Barrons on the current state of the UK's armed forces and the government's anticipated Defence Investment Plan.

Abelardo de la Espriella – a businessman and lawyer with no political experience – blends the characteristics of Donald Trump, Argentina’s Javier Milei and El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele.

In the last decade, Brexit has dominated conversations around the UK's role in the world. Chatham House has been at the heart of this debate. In March 2017, then Shadow Brexit Secretary Keir Starmer spoke at Chatham House about the underlying causes behind the vote to leave the EU.

UK defence policy has failed to grapple with the major shift required as the US withdraws resources from Europe and demands higher defence spending from NATO allies.

Even if Donald Trump’s deal holds, Iran retains the ability to close Hormuz again. If the Houthis were to simultaneously disrupt shipping in the Red Sea — the consequences would be disastrous.

The US-Iran memorandum restores the prohibition on the use of force, seeks a binding resolution at the UN to endorse the final deal — and relies on multilateral institutions to implement it.

Whoever becomes prime minister must deal with a fundamental shift in the UK’s most important relations – with the US and Europe – in an increasingly dangerous world. https://bit.ly/4uPyNBI

Keir Starmer’s time as prime minister has been consumed by foreign affairs. Any new prime minister will face a relentless deluge of international issues and challenges.

In the last decade, Brexit has dominated conversations around the UK's role in the world. Chatham House has been at the heart of this debate. In December 2016, then Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson outlined at Chatham House what the Brexit vote meant for the UK's place in the world.

France achieved as much as could have been expected at its G7 Summit, but this was well short of what the world needs. A new approach is needed. https://bit.ly/4eU9DwI

Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella both represent opposite ends of the political spectrum. Neither appear to have the solutions to Colombia’s problems. https://bit.ly/3SNiSWY

Keir Starmer’s time as prime minister has been consumed by foreign affairs. Any new prime minister will face a relentless deluge of international issues and challenges.

In 2026 the US will overtake Norway to become Europe’s largest overall supplier of gas, just as Russia was before 2022. This dependency exposes Europe to potential coercion by the US. https://bit.ly/4xCHodi

Even if Donald Trump’s deal holds, Iran retains the ability to close Hormuz again. If the Houthis were to simultaneously disrupt shipping in the Red Sea — the consequences would be disastrous. https://bit.ly/4etJq73

In the last decade, Brexit has dominated conversations around the UK's role in the world. Chatham House has been at the heart of this debate. In December 2016, then Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson outlined at Chatham House what the Brexit vote meant for the UK's place in the world.

Donald Trump started a war in the Middle East without considering foreseeable risks. The memorandum of understanding with Iran leaves the repercussions of that miscalculation unaddressed. https://bit.ly/4xyDUIO

Whoever becomes prime minister must deal with a fundamental shift in the UK’s most important relations – with the US and Europe – in an increasingly dangerous world. https://bit.ly/4uPyNBI

In the last decade, Brexit has dominated conversations around the UK's role in the world. Chatham House has been at the heart of this debate. In November 2015, David Cameron outlined his proposals to renegotiate the terms of the UK's membership of the EU ahead of the referendum in June 2016.

France achieved as much as could have been expected at its G7 Summit, but this was well short of what the world needs. A new approach is needed. https://bit.ly/4eU9DwI

Whoever becomes prime minister must deal with a fundamental shift in the UK’s most important relations – with the US and Europe – in an increasingly dangerous world. https://bit.ly/4uPyNBI

The second round of Colombia’s presidential election will be held on 21 June — revealing a country divided between two candidates with entirely different visions. https://bit.ly/3SNiSWY

Even if Donald Trump’s deal holds, Iran retains the ability to close Hormuz again. If the Houthis were to simultaneously disrupt shipping in the Red Sea — the consequences would be disastrous. https://bit.ly/4etJq73

Donald Trump started a war in the Middle East without considering foreseeable risks. The memorandum of understanding with Iran leaves the repercussions of that miscalculation unaddressed. https://bit.ly/4xyDUIO

In the last decade, Brexit has dominated conversations around the UK's role in the world. Chatham House has been at the heart of this debate. In November 2015, David Cameron outlined his proposals to renegotiate the terms of the UK's membership of the EU ahead of the referendum in June 2016.

Ending the dispute between Hungary and Ukraine on minority rights would do more than progress Kyiv’s EU accession talks — it could strengthen the continent’s entire posture towards Russia. https://bit.ly/4ozuOaT

In the last decade, Brexit has dominated conversations around the UK's role in the world. Chatham House has been at the heart of this debate. In November 2015, David Cameron outlined his proposals to renegotiate the terms of the UK's membership of the EU ahead of the referendum in June 2016.

Javier Milei’s approval ratings are down and signs of political fatigue are beginning to emerge, as many Argentinians continue to struggle despite improving macroeconomic indicators. https://bit.ly/4aAvxCM